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I was installing some data on a new XP Home system. Using the command
prompt I made a directory \source. When I attempted to cd to the directory
I received a message that reported my entry as an invalid directory or
filename. I don't recall the exact text. A dir of the parent directory did
not report the directory. Explorer also did not show the directory.
However a dir \source* did list the directory, named as source. rm
\source* fails as rhew rmdir does not accept wildcards (msg is "The
filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.")
I suspect a corrupted name with perhaps some non-displayable training
character. I have no idea how to eliminate it. I have toggled attributes in
vain. I would ignore it, except for tons of code which expects the \source
directory and perhaps a learning experience awaits.
prompt I made a directory \source. When I attempted to cd to the directory
I received a message that reported my entry as an invalid directory or
filename. I don't recall the exact text. A dir of the parent directory did
not report the directory. Explorer also did not show the directory.
However a dir \source* did list the directory, named as source. rm
\source* fails as rhew rmdir does not accept wildcards (msg is "The
filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.")
I suspect a corrupted name with perhaps some non-displayable training
character. I have no idea how to eliminate it. I have toggled attributes in
vain. I would ignore it, except for tons of code which expects the \source
directory and perhaps a learning experience awaits.